Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband

Chapter 1578:noveldrama

This apparent favoritism irked Corrie, yet she bit her tongue as she still depended on Brook for her professional footing.

Feeling sidelined, she nudged Brook, hoping for some acknowledgment. Brook, however, only offered her a brief glance and commented lightly, “I’m puzzled why you’re here. Have you forgotten what you did to Elyse?”

Stunned, Corrie glanced at Elyse. She met Elyse’s cool stare, which sent a shiver down her spine.

Trying to smooth things over, she muttered, “It was Enzo’s bidding—I had no choice.”

Elyse scoffed softly, ignoring Corrie’s excuse, and turned to Camille, her eyes twinkling. “Let’s hit up that restaurant you’ve been raving about tonight.”

Camille grinned. “Absolutely! If there’s one thing I excel at, it’s scouting out fantastic eateries.”

Corrie, desperate to be part of the plan, quickly added, “Which spot are you thinking of? Is it as good as they say? Maybe we can all check it out.”

Sensing the mood, Camille spoke softly. “Maybe another time. Tonight, it’s just us. You might want to catch up on some work at the office, Corrie.”

Camille’s gaze was sympathetic yet firm.

Corrie’s smile wavered, but she rallied. “Really? I thought I was on good terms with everyone, wasn’t I?”

She turned to Jayden, looking for some support.

Jayden looked up, his expression one of brief confusion. Was he really that close to her? Why did she look at him with such expectant eyes?

Jayden, puzzled by Corrie’s hopeful gaze, knew exactly where Elyse stood on the matter. He drew Elyse close and kissed her confidently, then said, “We’re not that close. Don’t get any ideas, or you’ll upset my girlfriend.”

Witnessing this, Camille swiftly came to Elyse’s aid. “Corrie, let me be clear—flirting with a taken man is just tacky.”

Corrie, unable to hold back her irritation, snapped back. “Flirting with a taken man? Take a look at yourself! What do you think you’re doing? Do you think I’m blind?”

Camille, feeling threatened, rushed to Brook and clung to him, her eyes brimming with tears. “Brook, can you believe her? She is so aggressive. It’s really scaring me.”

Brook immediately enveloped Camille in a comforting embrace, soothing her. “Easy now, don’t worry. She’s the one causing trouble here, not you. I’ll sort it out. Don’t let her get to you.”

Corrie, seething at the scene before her, felt her anger surge.

Brook had always kept his distance with her, never displaying the warmth he so freely gave Camille.

Driven by a mix of jealousy and rage, she stood up abruptly and shouted, “Brook, we need to talk outside—now!”

Brook turned to her, his eyes cold with disdain. He replied sharply, “Why are you raising your voice? Can’t you see we have company? You’re making a spectacle of yourself and embarrassing me.”

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